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This report is meant to help shareholders and other investors understand the LINTEC Group and its quest to achieve sustainable growth and contribute to the further development of society as a whole. Based on the International Integrated Reporting Framework released by the International Integrated Reporting Council in December 2013, in addition to performance and nancial information, this report also introduces the technological capabilities, human resources, and other “intangible assets” accumulated by the LINTEC Group that are of the variety not listed in the nancial statements.Information that could not be contained within this report is available on the following websites.IR WebsiteCSR Websitehttp://www.lintec-global.com/ir/http://www.lintec-global.com/csr/Editorial PolicyREPORTING PERIODThis report covers the period from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. However, some of the information includes content from April 2017 onward.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis report includes forward-looking statements, such as forecasts of business results, based on information currently held and assumptions that have been judged as reasonable by the Company. The Company cannot guarantee the accuracy of these statements or denitively assure the realization of future numerical targets and policies. Actual business results, etc., may vary due to various factors and circumstances.Contents1To All Our Stakeholders2COVER STORY -2LINTEC’s History -4LINTEC’s Distinct Features -6LINTEC’s Business Model8Performance Highlights10MANAGEMENT STRATEGY -10A Message from the President -14A Message from the CFO16SPECIAL FEATURE The LINTEC Global Network20CORPORATE VALUE INITIATIVES -20LINTEC’s Value Creation -22Sales -30Research and Development -34Production -38Human Resources40THE BASE THAT SUPPORTS GROWTH -40Corporate Governance -47A Message from an Outside Director -48Corporate Ofcers 50FINANCIAL SECTION -51Management’s Discussion and Analysis -53Operating Risks -54Financial Summary -56Consolidated Balance Sheet -58Consolidated Statement of Income -58Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income -59Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets -60Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows -61Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -84Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting -85Report of Independent Auditors87Investor InformationLINTEC ANNUAL REPORT 2017